The super macro guessing game

[chemicalbro]

woooooohoooo.....you got it ron................

its not really a toy (doesn't actually do anything).
It's just a wee ornament prop replica that sits on my desk

So I'm a nerd............SUE ME :lol:
http://hellmouth.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/02.2.jpg

[sdmaker]

man I should have know that one, my kid has about 6 of those toy ones, lol.

[RockOne]

Hmm. I must be psychic. I guessed that on page 88 :-) :-) !!

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Sorry about taking so long...I was out last night, and I'm working this morning, so I'll have something up around lunch time!

[sdmaker]

I think Ron forgot about us :cry:
lol

[Ronald S. Jr.]

:-(...I did. I actually will put something up this morning. Sorry bout that.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

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[Ronald S. Jr.]

I know, crappy shot...sorry. Wouldn't help to see it sharper, though.

[Matoch]

Looks like the mic part of a headset

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Nope..not even close.

[Matoch]

How about a pen or pencil clip?

[Ronald S. Jr.]

still not even close.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

the top of the shot is the bottom of something else. the whole shot is one single object. it's not something on a background.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

You might not be able to guess unless you own one of these, as different ones look quite different.

last clue I'm giving, by the way. I'm amazed no one's got it.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Here's a bit more of it.

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[Matoch]

Volume control, Power switch, or something on a keyboard?

OK I think I have it. A button on a mx1000 Mouse

I'll be honest if that's not it. I have nothing. :)

[Big_B]

It's a switch or button of some sort. Perhaps the volume on the side of your mobile?

[Off to bed now so someone else take my go if I'm right.... which never seems to happen :)]

[nactos]

I"m with you big b, that's gotta be it.

[Matoch]

It has to be the mx1000 check out the picture
http://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/4778.jpg (http://www.ualberta.ca/~jaw2/4778.jpg)

James

[Ronald S. Jr.]

you CHEATER! YOU LOOKED IT UP!!! You're supposed to just KNOW IT!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:


Yeah...it's the cruise control on my Logitech MX1000 Laser Mouse

[Matoch]

I didn't cheat! :D after giving it some thought I recognized it from my mouse at home. :cool:

I posted my pic to confirm my guess :)

I'll post something when I get home.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

oOo this game is almost to 100 pages! Ha...long thread! :-D

[BearLeeAlive]

oOo this game is almost to 100 pages! Ha...long thread! :-DOnly 40 pages with max. page length

[Matoch]

Here we go. For some reason I think people will get this one pretty quick.
http://www.ualberta.ca/%7Ejaw2/pictures/photo.jpg

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I can't tell how close it's zoomed. Jelly bean?

[nactos]

Nerds?

[Matoch]

Nerds?
You got it!
http://www.ualberta.ca/%7Ejaw2/pictures/photo3.jpg

[nactos]

one of my fav candys and the worst for your teeth.... ok, this is a pretty easy one but that's all I got for now..... sorry for the bad quality pic.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/nactos/IMG_1164.jpg

[chemicalbro]

can opener?

[Dropje]

Stapler?

[Belmondo]

Stapler?

Boy! I'll bet that's it. If not, it sure could be.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

It is a stapler. Gosh...too bad I didn't look earlier.

[nactos]

man, was it THAT easy? you're up Dropje :D

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Yeah, it was. that portion on the right edge...nothing but a stapler has that!

[nactos]

I was gonna crop it better so it looks harder to figure out, but it was 3:15 in the morning, and i was half way out.

[Dropje]

:) OK, just give me a couple of hours (still at work:o ). I will not forget, lol

cheers

[Dropje]

Boy, O Boy, the traffic is getting worse by the day.
OK, here we go. Not my best picture . This one is really easy. I guess most of us own one or at least know somebody who has one. I almost give it away.

cheers

[Ronald S. Jr.]

looks like the charger base for a cordless phone.

[Dropje]

No Phone, no charger base!

[Matoch]

I think this is wrong but is it part of an ipod?

[Dropje]

Wow, Matoch. Yes you are right. It's the little iPod "Remote port" next to the Headphones port.
Your turn!

[Matoch]

The colors made that really difficult. Which ipod do you have?

I'll post something when I get home. ~6 hours from now

James

[Dropje]

Yeah, I think I "over-cropped" it a bit. Just an iPod Mini (together with some noise-cancelling headphones to make the transatlantic flights a bit more bearable)

[Ronald S. Jr.]

now that must be a super macro shot, indeed. I remember having an iPod mini. I don't recall that jack. Never would have guessed!

[nactos]

wow, I just looked at my ipod, that's a little jack.... I would have never guess it neither.

[Matoch]

I have to admit it was a bit of a fluke that I got it. I originally thought it might be the dock part of the newer ipods but when I went to look I realized it wasn't but noticed that other jack. The only thing that really threw me off was the colors. I was looking at a 20gig ipod instead of a mini.

Anyways Here's the next one. I'm not sure how hard this will be.
http://www.ualberta.ca/%7Ejaw2/pictures/cropped.jpg

[ghaleon109]

That thing you stick in the sink to plug it up...? :lol: I have no clue...

[zakabog]

Is that some kind of juicer? I know I've seen one before and I just can't figure out where hehe.

[pcasciola]

Is it a tack?

[G3owner]

Some kind of a spark plug?

[chemicalbro]

the needle of an airbrush, a dual action airbrush at that :)
with a nozzle that's in need of a good clean :)

[Matoch]

Yup. Sadly my airbrush needs a good cleaning. :)

You are up!

And that's weird timing since I've been awake for about ten minutes.

[chemicalbro]

um unfortunately i have to go out for about 5 or 6 hours ............. so if somebody else has something ready .feel free to post it

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Come on...I'm having macro withdrawls...:-(

Someone post something!

[sdmaker]

Here ya go, an easy one. probly too easy, should give you the 100% crop of it, hehe.

[zakabog]

A button? Like a power or reset button on a computer?

[sdmaker]

it is a button, but not on a computer.

[DigitalMDX]

I'll guess its a release for something like a pill box or a small makeup compact case.

Or...

The shutter release for a compact digital camera ?...

[sdmaker]

nope

[ghaleon109]

Button on a TV, VCR, or DVD machine?

[sdmaker]

no, no, and no, lol. I would shed some light on the subject with a clue, but I am no good at coming up with clues.

[DigitalMDX]

Darn... I thought the shutter release was a good guess...
how about a button to turn on a laser pointer?

[sdmaker]

not a laser pointer

[DigitalMDX]

uhhh.... penlight....

[sdmaker]

lol, getting pretty warm

[DigitalMDX]

Ok last guess for me... but I have to say I've discovered some pretty cool items surfing around the net looking for this crazy button...

Is it the button on a lighter like the one pictured below?

[sdmaker]

lol, nope. its actually a larger item than that. really this is not much of a macro. but the macro would have been next to imposible to guess, lol. the button is about the size of a thumbnail. just for giggles here is the macro of this item. the macro below is the full pic un cropped. You have really had some MAGnificent guesses though.

[mlkazmer]

Light up keychain?

[sdmaker]

nope, alot bigger than a keychain.

[mlkazmer]

Flashlight?

[sdmaker]

It is a flashlight, I was looking for the specific brand, but I am going to bed soon, so I will give it to you. It is actually the button on a 6 "D" cell Maglite.

[mlkazmer]

Guess I better play. This'll be easy.

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[zakabog]

Damn it I was gonna guess a maglite once I saw it wasn't a button from a computer :-/. It's one of those nice soft rubber buttons, I love playing with them lol.

[Matoch]

It looks like pizza or something with cheese. It's really hard to tell since the image is so small. At 1920x1200 the image is something like 1.5 inches across.

[mlkazmer]

Yeah, it was late last night and I didn't put a lot of effort into it. It's not Pizza, but food is the right category. (Thanks a lot, now I'm hungry... double cheese and pepperoni please).

[Matoch]

Is it a pizza pocket or am I close enough.=?

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I just plain can't tell. I've looked at it for 15 minutes now, and it's just too small. No idea.

[felix21685]

looks like a bone to me or bubble gum

[Sageg]

mushroom?

[mlkazmer]

None of the above

I'm starving now... think I'll have some fruit.

[nactos]

grapes?

[mlkazmer]

Grape stems they are.

[nactos]

I knew it was a stem to something... ok, here we go.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/nactos/IMG_1420copy.jpg

[DigitalMDX]

Inkjet print head?

[nactos]

Wha Da?.... I suck.... yes, it is.... your turn.

[DigitalMDX]

OK... My biggest fear is that my object was going to be too hard to guess... so I'm posting two objects... guess on either one or both...

[zakabog]

Is the second one a bird call?

[chemicalbro]

LOL the 1st one looks like some kind of fetish torture device......... second looks like a chopstick

[DigitalMDX]

LOL... I like the guesses but no... The chopstick guess is good in an obscure way, in that what this device is, could also be made from similar material... The bird call guess is quite good, but I won't say why [:)]
Hints:
Object #1 measures two and a half inches by half an inch and dates back to the early to mid 1970s. Probably couldn't be identified unless you owned one or had played with one.
Object #2 - Is a modern version of something that dates back as far as the middle ages and is still used today. You probably haven't seen one in person but I'm quite sure you've seen what uses it.
If there aren't any closer guesses, I'll post a full picture of number 2.
Thanks for the guesses...

[chemicalbro]

is no 2 an arrow?

[DigitalMDX]

Nope, not an arrow... I will say that the bird call guess is much closer than the arrow guess, if that helps at all...

[DigitalMDX]

OK, here is a full shot of object 2. You should have an idea of what it is.
I'll be gone for a few hours, and will check back here after I return.
Using the picture below and the clues in the past few posts, the person with the most acurate description will win.
Thanks...

[jr#8]

what about a turkey call or a deer call

[sdmaker]

kinda reminds me of a dog whistle

[DigitalMDX]

You are both somewhat on the right track but still off a ways... Here are some clues: one of the clues was you've probably never seen one, but I know you've seen what uses it (or them)... no, it's not a sheep call either ;)

[sdmaker]

pocket sized blow gun? lol. I have no idea. i really wan't to know what that first object is though, lol.

[DigitalMDX]

pocket sized blow gun? lol. I have no idea. i really wan't to know what that first object is though, lol.
I should also say... that the blow gun was a good guess in it's own way too :)
OK, this hint/picture should (I hope) help... The above object (#2) in question goes inside this...

[Ronald S. Jr.]

None of those things are anything I recall having ever seen in my life. No idea.

[sdmaker]

None of those things are anything I recall having ever seen in my life. No idea.

I second that, lol. my only other guess is that its part of a mouth piece for some kind of reed or wind instrument.

[DigitalMDX]

... reed or wind instrument.
Close enough for me!!!! You win...
Picture 1 is the one I was hoping someone could identify. I firmly believe this is the muscle arm band from a Six Million Dollar Man action figure. However, everything I read about the SMDM doesn't mention the arm band. I have two of these arm bands and the only action figure I've ever had two of is the SMDM. I guess I'll have to go dig through my fathers attic and see if I can find them. Basically you wrap this around his bicep and flex his arm and it snaps off...
Here are some references I've found on the web.
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.toys.action-figures/browse_thread/thread/6a37e39e8ff211b/c5511b8253aabf62
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.gi-joe/browse_thread/thread/955428da8a5192d7/020210c18e1558aa
Reference to a "Big Jack" (I've never heard of him) and picture of the arm band w/ instructions...
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6004989122&fromMakeTrack=true

The second picture is a synthetic drone reed from bagpipe drone (hence the reference to the sheep call). I know these were tough,
I'm sorry... but I was hoping someone would have guessed "A reed of some type"...
http://www.wygent.com/PermLink/SYNTHE-DRONE.html

But, guess what... now I get to go back to guessing... thanks everyone for playing!!!

[Olli]

... the muscle arm band from a Six Million Dollar Man action figure ... a synthetic drone reed from bagpipe drone ...
I love this thread! Really. I'm not that good in guessing, but I enjoy learning these new things. Like this bagpipe reed: I used to play sax and I had a gut feeling that might have something to do with musical instruments ... but bagpipe! I also like see the URLs for background information.

- olli

[sdmaker]

ok, I have nothing at the moment, so if someone else wants to post, be my guest.

[nactos]

as the joker would say...."where does he get those wonderful toys!"

[sdmaker]

ok, here we go.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

...part of a mouth piece for some kind of reed or wind instrument.


I WAS GONNA SAY THAT! However, I saw that adjustment knob or whatever on the left end, and thought "nah..couldn't be". I've never seen an adjustment knob on the end of a reed. Oh well.

[sdmaker]

yeah thats the same thing I thought. thats why I did not guess that sooner. Never seen one like that either.

[DigitalMDX]

Dremel with a #117 high-speed cutter bit???
or...
perhaps a pinion gear?

[sdmaker]

nope, good guesses though

[Matoch]

either an engraving tool or some sort of gear?

[sdmaker]

not an engraving tool, and it is kinda like a gear, but it is not used as a gear in this application.

[DigitalMDX]

Pencil sharpener gear/blade???
I did find this interesting pencil sharpener while Googling...

[sdmaker]

yup, its a pencil sharpener blade thingy, lol. your up!

[Matoch]

I liked that shot. Good one!

yup, its a pencil sharpener blade thingy, lol. your up!

[DigitalMDX]

Ok, here is the photo...

[nactos]

is it one of those reverse sensor on a bumper?

[DigitalMDX]

is it one of those reverse sensor on a bumper?
Nope... but you're closer than you might think...

[nactos]

somekinda sensor... on or in the car...... temp?

[DigitalMDX]

somekinda sensor... on or in the car...... temp?
You're on the right track w/ sensor...
If there aren't other guesses soon, I'll post a colage from the same object...

[Crypto]

is it the auto sensor for the headlights or the wipers? Maybe the door lock indicator?

[DigitalMDX]

is it the auto sensor for the headlights or the wipers?
Not a headlight or wiper sensor, it's not related to the automotive industry...

[DigitalMDX]

OK, there have been 100 new views since I posted the picture and only 3 guesses, so here is a colage of the same object... hopefully that will help... have fun...

[Matoch]

radar detector? I honestly have no idea.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Looks like parts to one of those little robot vaccums. :-D

[Belmondo]

I know what it is! I was looking at one in a Best Buy a couple days ago.

Begins with "R"

[DigitalMDX]

Looks like parts to one of those little robot vaccums. :-D
Good job... you win. The first picture is the sensor on top of the robot so it can locate its home docking station to recharge its battery when it gets low.
http://www.irobotstore.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?PROCFUN+IRBPWSTR+IRINT01+JGW+ENG+FUNCPARM S+IRBINC(A1000):Default+IRBINP(A1000):Default+IRBI NS(A1000):Default+IRBINI(A1000):Default+IRBITM(A01 30):JP0002+IRBINE(A1000):Default+MRKYFL(A0060):IRB ST1
And... good job to Belmondo for coming in 2nd place...
Ronald S. Jr. you're up...
{ now that's funny... that link actually works with all the smilies in it }

[chemicalbro]

doesn't look like it holds much dust ..for $300 i think id rather just do it myself with an ordinary vaccum cleaner, doesn't look like its any good at getting into corners either ;)
now if they would invent a robot that did the ironing i'd be impresses :lol:

[sdmaker]

(shaking) Macro withdrawls :(

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Sorrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy- gimme twenty minutes!

btw, if that thing did a decent job for $300, I'd get one. I'm workin with a $1500 Kirby Ultimate G!

[Ronald S. Jr.]

This is gonna have to wait until the morning. One of our residents needs to get to the hospital.

[Belmondo]

No problem, Ronald. I hope he/she is okay.

Anyone else wanna' have a go while we wait for him?

[DigitalMDX]

...Anyone else wanna' have a go while we wait for him?
Just for fun...While we wait for Ronald S. Jr. to return... Ronald S Jr. will be up when he returns...

[Matoch]

airbrush. because that really looks like the cup of one.

[Belmondo]

Looks like something to do with an airbrush.

[DigitalMDX]

hmmmm.....

[sdmaker]

Paintball gun?

[DigitalMDX]

Nope... but I could see how you might guess that...
The diagonal lines on the left of the photo is a thumb print, for size reference...

[T.D.]

Ratchet from a socket set?

[sdmaker]

hmmm, part of a shower head? lol. I have no idea.

[DigitalMDX]

so far, nope, nope and nope... Ronald S. Jr. has been the closest so far ;)

[Belmondo]

stethoscope?

[Matoch]

so far, nope, nope and nope... Ronald S. Jr. has been the closest so far ;)

I'm either blind confused or this is a hint telling us we are all way off base. Ronald S. Jr. hasn't posted since this pic was posted.

Is it some sort of medical device?

One of those things you use to look into someones ear?

Can you guess that I really have no clue? :)

James

[DigitalMDX]

I'm either blind confused or this is a hint telling us we are all way off base. Ronald S. Jr. hasn't posted since this pic was posted.

Is it some sort of medical device?

One of those things you use to look into someones ear?

Can you guess that I really have no clue? :)

James

You have more of a clue than you might guess...

[DigitalMDX]

stethoscope?
Congratulations....

[Belmondo]

Cool!

I'll yield my turn to anyone else that wants to, or we can wait for Ronald to return.

[sdmaker]

huh, would have never guessed that. Good one!

[Matoch]

Not sure where Ronald is but this one shouldn't take long.
http://www.ualberta.ca/%7Ejaw2/pictures/IMG_1665.jpg

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I'm around...been busy. Glad someone went..I'm not gonna get to it for a while. Busy busy! Two businesses, you know!

btw, I know exactly what that is, but I'll leave it for someone who has time to post a shot! :-D

[Bentron]

Those are staples.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

oOo, very good! :p

just messin'

[Bentron]

It was rather easy. I do microminature soldering for Uncle Sam. I like to look at stuff under a scope. I guess I'm a micro geek.:-)


:-)